Siege of Gurganj
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title:
Siege of Gurganj
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The siege of Gurganj was a siege that occurred during the Mongol conquest of the Khwarazmian Empire. The siege's length is variable, with historians such as Rashid al-Din Hamadani stating that it lasted for seven months, but it is largely agreed that it ended with the defeat and annihilation of the city in April 1221. Genghis Khan, ruler of the Mongol Empire, had launched a multi-pronged assault on the Khwarazmian Empire, ruled by Shah Muhammad II. Through a combination of efficient planning and
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Seizure and destruction of Gurganj by the Mongol army
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Gurganj
date created:
2022-02-09T22:19:14Z
date modified:
2024-09-01T14:56:22Z
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